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Mental Health Awareness Week 11th-17th May

Mental Health Awareness Week: 11th – 17th May

This year mental health awareness week is all about the little things that can help us feel better. Taking a walk, talking to someone you trust, taking a break, or asking for help – small actions can help.

You can find out more about the national campaign here: Mental Health Foundation | Everyone deserves good mental health

For local advice, support and information see: Mental Health | Links for Life Sunderland

 

Hints, Tips and Resources

MindTalking to your GP about mental health Find out moreSave Talking to your GP about mental health to favourites
KoothKoothA free, safe and anonymous mental health and wellbeing online service available for young people aged 10-25 across Sunderland.  Find out moreSave Kooth to favourites
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Local services

CYP ShoutMental Health Crisis Text Service (Shout)Feeling sad or worried? Text ‘CALMER’ to 85258 for a text conversation that’s free, confidential and available 24/7. Find out moreSave Mental Health Crisis Text Service (Shout) to favourites
WASHINGTON MIND LOGOWashington MindInformation about local mental health and wellbeing services, training and activities Find out more click hereSave Washington Mind to favourites
Sunderland MindSunderland MindInformation about local confidential, high-quality services for individuals, carers and families experiencing emotional or mental health problems. Find out more click hereSave Sunderland Mind to favourites
Mecc LogoMECC Gateway – Mental HealthThis site provides suggested conversation starters for a brief intervention, addresses of regional services, information on looking after your own mental wellbeing and mindfulness plus other helpful resources. Find out more click hereSave MECC Gateway – Mental Health to favourites
Mecc LogoMECC Gateway – Mental Health – CYPThis site provides suggested conversation starters, signposting to regional services and information on looking after mental wellbeing. Find out more click hereSave MECC Gateway – Mental Health – CYP to favourites

General

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National Services

NHS LogoGet urgent help for mental healthGet urgent help for mental health – NHS (www.nhs.uk) Find out moreSave Get urgent help for mental health to favourites
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Better Health Yellow Logo Aspect Ratio 680 480Maintaining healthy relationships and mental wellbeingRelationships, including the one you have with yourself, are vital to our mental wellbeing. People with healthy, positive and supportive relationships are more likely to be happier and healthier. Find out moreSave Maintaining healthy relationships and mental wellbeing to favourites